Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)
13. So much of it is computer controlled now, you really aren't in control most of the time.
Mon Aug 27, 2012, 03:09 PM
Aug 2012

Hell, there's not even a physical link between the accelerator and brake pedals to their respective components. The only physical link is the emergency brake and that won't do shit at a buck 20.

The cop forgot to taze her....... ret5hd Aug 2012 #1
Nope.... DeSwiss Aug 2012 #5
How in hell would shutting off the ignition fail to kill the car? TrogL Aug 2012 #2
It's probably a push button and didn't work. Electronic problem. godai Aug 2012 #3
What does that mean? mazzarro Aug 2012 #8
Not 100% sure but may relate to a cruise control issue. godai Aug 2012 #10
not sure I understand marions ghost Aug 2012 #19
Either foot under accelerator or, reach down and pull it. godai Aug 2012 #25
thanks marions ghost Aug 2012 #36
Did Kia buy their parts from the same supplier as Toyota liberal N proud Aug 2012 #4
Probably. DeSwiss Aug 2012 #6
Korean and Japanese cars? Unlikely. Ford's had a similar problem. n/t godai Aug 2012 #7
If they are built in the US... liberal N proud Aug 2012 #15
"turning off the engine" didn't work??? WTF L0oniX Aug 2012 #9
New cars don't have a key. It's a push button. n/t godai Aug 2012 #11
what about putting it in neutral? Skittles Aug 2012 #26
With so much torque on the tranny gears Submariner Aug 2012 #30
I had a vehicle where the accelerator cable would stick sometimes cpwm17 Aug 2012 #12
So much of it is computer controlled now, you really aren't in control most of the time. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #13
Yep! Last time I tried to use an emergency brake for a true emergency the cable broke. One is RKP5637 Aug 2012 #27
I always ask them to check the tension on it when I get a car serviced - saved me once. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #35
Pull up the accelerator pedal? lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #14
I am glad I have a manual transmission! rexcat Aug 2012 #16
That should also work in an automatic ThoughtCriminal Aug 2012 #18
You would think but... rexcat Aug 2012 #23
Not believable... Pilotguy Aug 2012 #17
Nice driving- secondvariety Aug 2012 #20
+1 Scuba Aug 2012 #22
Call me old fashioned, Joe Shlabotnik Aug 2012 #21
stuck accelerator 530jonathan Aug 2012 #24
That is going to be scary when the cars will just drive themselves ... it seems I read or heard RKP5637 Aug 2012 #28
There are far far better ways to get 2on2u Aug 2012 #29
Holy Shit!! i probably wouldve freaked out and crushed :/ darkangel218 Aug 2012 #31
All cars should have kill switches. rrneck Aug 2012 #32
Notice when she "stopped", the car wasnt completely stopped darkangel218 Aug 2012 #33
That happened to my old car, too. PADemD Aug 2012 #34
I could never understand how stuff like this happens. Just hit the damn breaks? Lars77 Aug 2012 #37
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Video & Multimedia»Stuck Accelerator Takes W...»Reply #13